Add 40/6 and 6/90
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 6/90
40/6 + 6/90 is 101/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
600/90 + 6/90 = 600 + 6/90 = 606/90 - 606/90 simplified gives 101/15
- So, 40/6 + 6/90 = 101/15
In mixed form: 611/15
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